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Deprecated features
Last updated June 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Slima keeps evolving — this is the deprecated-features mapping, to keep you from getting confused by older articles or tutorials.
Branch version control
Deprecated: 2026-05
What it was: you could create multiple branches per book (git-like) — e.g. branch off to try a different ending or POV.
Why removed: the branch concept was too close to a developer tool; most writers found it confusing. Linear version history already covers the real need (try a big change → don't like it → roll back).
Use instead: Version history — "restore to a version and continue from there" achieves branching in practice.
AI Agent's five modes (Worldbuild / Ask / Plan / Write / Mystery)
Deprecated: 2026-04
What it was: the AI was split into five separate modes, each with its own prompt.
Why removed: users couldn't tell which mode to use when — it made the AI feel like friction rather than help.
Use instead: AI Coach — a single unified chat interface where the AI figures out what kind of help you need.
Garden / Sanctum naming
Deprecated: 2026-03
What it was: "My Works" was called Garden; "Archive" was called Sanctum.
Why changed: the names were too whimsical; some users found them unclear.
Use instead: standard terms — Works / Archive / Trash.
Other small deprecations
npm install -g slima-mcp(global install) → usenpx -y slima-mcp@0instead, see Migrate from global install
Why this page exists
Older tutorials and web content may still carry the old terms above. When you run into them, this page tells you what they map to today.